Turkey meat vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between turkey meat and muenster cheese?
- Turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B5, yet muenster cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
- Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% higher.
- Turkey meat has 93 times more vitamin B3 than muenster cheese. Turkey meat has 9.573mg of vitamin B3, while muenster cheese has 0.103mg.
- Turkey meat contains less sodium.
- Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than muenster cheese.
We used Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Cheese, muenster types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +165.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5021.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9194.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +398.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +467.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +306.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1766.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +662.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +229.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 19.113g | 77% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 717mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 0.103mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.056mg | 43% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 30.04g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 468mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 298µg | 32% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 14.5µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 628mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.47µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 8.711g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 15.4mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.661g | 10% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 23.41g | 10% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 368kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 0.41mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.031mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 96mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 134mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 22IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 1.482mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.829mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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